BIP Benchmarks in Dance
Placement Criteria


I-Can Statements




Grading Philosophy:



This online professional development is also available in Blackboard entitled:
Essential Standards: Arts, Healthful Living & World Languages

Eschools Course:
Understanding and Implementing the New Arts Education Essential Standards K-12 - SRN 125103801

Based on 5 modules that include:
  • Module 1 - Introduction/Overview
  • Module 2 - Crosswalks
  • Module 3 - Unpacking the Standards
  • Module 4 - Literacy Strands
  • Module 5 - Aligning Instruction & Lesson Design

SPECIAL CREDIT: Many of the slides in the PowerPoints and accompanying documents were created by the NC DPI Arts Education Department for the Common Core/Essential Standards Summer Institute.
A special thank you to Christie Lynch Ebert, Brenda Wheat Whiteman, with Amber Godfrey & Robert Sox

NOTE: 2 versions of the PowerPoints for each module are available below. It is not necessary to open both. The pptx contains all the original formatting but the ppt version has been included for users who may not have access to the latest slideshow viewing program.
Module 1 Instructions:
Read Me First!

Module 1 PowerPoint
Read/Watch





Module 1 Preamble/Philosophy
Do

Module 1 Arts Education Vision
Reflect/Post


Module 2 Instructions:
Read Me First!

Module 2 PowerPoint
Read/Watch

Module 2 Resources
Do
Navigate the crosswalks for your discipline and grade span -give special consideration for the the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT) cognitive levels
Dance CrosswalksMusic Crosswalks
Theatre Arts Crosswalks Visual Arts Crosswalks
The attached RBT verb document can help you analyze your essential standards. You may wish to print this single page document for reference. Select one grade level in your content area and determine the natural fit of your standards. An example can be found on page 11 of your crosswalk document.
Module 2 Postings Reflect/Post
(1) After you have identified the natural fit of the cognitive level (Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Pyramid) for an objective you plan to teach, create an assessment that reflects the same cognitive level and post on the discussion tab above. Check out the Assessment Protoype examples on page 12 of your crosswalk document.
(2) Review another colleague's posting and provide constructive feedback.
(3) Post a comment in response to: What is the most significant change you anticipate in your instruction and what do you need to be successful (training, resources, confidence, ...)?
Module 2 Resources
Standard IIID - Real-world Examples of Interdisciplinary Themes in 21st Century Learning

Module 3 Instructions:
Read Me First!

Module 3 PowerPoint
Read/Watch

Module 3 Sequencing Activity
Do

Module 3 Interpretation Chart
Reflect/Post


Module 4 Instructions:
Read Me First!


Module 4 PowerPoint
Read/Watch

Module 4 Connection Example
Do

Review the CC Standards for English Language Arts - Create a connected example and post
Module 4
Reflect/Post

Textual Evidence Resource
Character Stickman


Module 5 Instructions:
Read Me First!

Module 5 PowerPoint
Read/Watch

Module 5
Reflect/Post
Post a new lesson plan that incorporates the new essential standards

RESOURCES
Essential Standards
Single Page Documents
Special Thanks to Mary Casey
Durham Public Schools
Director of K-12 Arts Education








Essential Standards Spreadsheet
High School


Benchmark Writing/Course Guide Revision 4.18.12

Benchmarks for Secondary Dance

Course Guide Form - Dance I







Arts Education Vision


Sample Assessments for Placement

Band Middle>High

Sample assessments are located:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BzgrYQoznHT6VmtxYkZZSWVhRnM&usp=sharing